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Azim targets Claggett statement: 'I have to do a better job'
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Azim targets Claggett statement: 'I have to do a better job'

Adam Azim says he must outdo Teofimo Lopez's performance when he faces Steve Claggett, telling Ring Magazine the result will speak for itself at light welterweight.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for inspiring South Asian boxers
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Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for inspiring South Asian boxers

Abdul Khan says cousin Amir's world-title success lit the fire for South Asian boxers. The British prospect credits his relative's career as his inspiration.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
Sheeraz says Begic negativity sealed stoppage win
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Sheeraz says Begic negativity sealed stoppage win

Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch as the Briton stopped him to win the WBO super-middleweight title.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
Boxing & UFC this weekend (29 May–31 May 2026): every fight, time and channel
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Boxing & UFC this weekend (29 May–31 May 2026): every fight, time and channel

Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 29 May–31 May 2026. 16 events including Charlie Edwards vs Sikho Nqothole. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.

Editorial · 29 May
Verhoeven believes Usyk 'wasn't at his best' in first meeting
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Verhoeven believes Usyk 'wasn't at his best' in first meeting

Rico Verhoeven says the way his first fight with Oleksandr Usyk played out may have reflected circumstance, noting both his own form and Usyk's condition on the night.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
Verhoeven claims Usyk fight exposed crack in 'invincible' champion
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Verhoeven claims Usyk fight exposed crack in 'invincible' champion

Rico Verhoeven says his fight with Oleksandr Usyk showed cracks in the heavyweight champion's invincible reputation, speaking to BBC Sport.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
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Verhoeven: WBC recognised my kickboxing dominance like Usyk's
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Verhoeven: WBC recognised my kickboxing dominance like Usyk's

Rico Verhoeven says the WBC recognised his kickboxing record when granting him a heavyweight title shot, drawing a parallel with Oleksandr Usyk's boxing résumé.

Aaron Clarke · 29 May
Pimblett, Shields and Eubank Jr star in Born to Brawl series
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Pimblett, Shields and Eubank Jr star in Born to Brawl series

BBC Sport's documentary series features 14 episodes on fighters including Paddy Pimblett, Claressa Shields and Chris Eubank Jr at pivotal career moments.

Aaron Clarke · 29 May
Azim backs fitness edge over Claggett: 'Fittest guy in the ring'
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Azim backs fitness edge over Claggett: 'Fittest guy in the ring'

Adam Azim says his gas tank is superior to Steven Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight clash, claiming he is the fittest fighter in boxing.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
Ford embraces underdog role ahead of Foster title clash
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Ford embraces underdog role ahead of Foster title clash

Raymond Ford says he feels like an underdog defending his WBC super-featherweight title against O'Shaquie Foster, with the champion embracing the role in training.

Aaron Clarke · 29 May
Rico Verhoeven believes he shocked the world before Usyk stoppage
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Rico Verhoeven believes he shocked the world before Usyk stoppage

Rico Verhoeven says he shocked the world against Oleksandr Usyk and showed what he can do before the fight was stopped. The heavyweight reflects on his performance.

James Wright · 29 May
Azim dismisses Claggett's conditioning advantage claim
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Azim dismisses Claggett's conditioning advantage claim

Adam Azim says his fitness surpasses Steven Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight fight, claiming no one in boxing can match his conditioning.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
Verhoeven says WBC gave him Usyk shot for kickboxing reign
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Verhoeven says WBC gave him Usyk shot for kickboxing reign

Rico Verhoeven says the WBC recognised his kickboxing reign when granting him a heavyweight title shot against Oleksandr Usyk.

Dan O'Keefe · 29 May
LIVE: Charlie Edwards vs Sikho Nqothole — round-by-round updates
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LIVE: Charlie Edwards vs Sikho Nqothole — round-by-round updates

Live round-by-round updates from Charlie Edwards vs Sikho Nqothole at Charlie Edwards vs Sikho Nqothole. Cards refresh every round.

Aaron Clarke · 28 May
Verhoeven says WBC recognition justifies Usyk title shot
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Verhoeven says WBC recognition justifies Usyk title shot

Rico Verhoeven told BBC Sport his kickboxing record justified the WBC granting him credentials for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight title.

James Wright · 28 May
Usyk says he has two or three fights left after Verhoeven
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Usyk says he has two or three fights left after Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight at least twice more after facing Rico Verhoeven, confirming he will not retire immediately following the crossover bout.

Dan O'Keefe · 28 May
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remain stuck in limbo
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remain stuck in limbo

Fury claims he's signed the contract for their all-British heavyweight clash, while Joshua cites his December car crash and wants time. The wait enters its second decade.

Dan O'Keefe · 28 May
Azim backs gas tank to outlast Claggett in light-welterweight clash
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Azim backs gas tank to outlast Claggett in light-welterweight clash

Adam Azim says his conditioning will prove superior to Claggett's when the light-welterweights meet, calling himself the fittest fighter in boxing.

Dan O'Keefe · 28 May
Sheeraz saw Begic turn negative after opening punch in title win
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Sheeraz saw Begic turn negative after opening punch in title win

Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, prompting the walk-down finish.

Dan O'Keefe · 28 May
Verhoeven cites kickboxing reign to back WBC heavyweight bid
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Verhoeven cites kickboxing reign to back WBC heavyweight bid

Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing reign—which he likened to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing career—justifies his WBC heavyweight credentials.

Aaron Clarke · 28 May